News - Colm Horkan
Jury in Stephen Silver trial finishes second day of deliberations
The jury has four potential verdicts to consider
Nov 16, 2022 18:23
Jury begins deliberations in Castlerea murder trial
The trial has taken seven weeks of evidence to reach this stage.
Nov 15, 2022 12:56
Jury in Colm Horkan murder trial told it can return one of three verdicts
The judge has informed the jury that they may return verdicts of capital murder, murder or manslaughter.
Nov 10, 2022 13:05
Castlerea Garda murder trial hears call from defence not to convict on capital murder charge
Barrister Roisin Lacey, told the jury it 'would be highly unfair to convict Mr silver of capital murder or any alternative murder' and championed the work of her own psychiatric expert witness, Dr Brenda Wright over the prosecution's Professor Henry Kennedy
Nov 9, 2022 17:45
Closing arguments underway in Colm Horkan murder trial
Members of the prosecution began their final arguments to the jury this afternoon, with James Dwyer SC thanking the 7 men and 5 women for their service over the last six week.
Nov 8, 2022 13:06
Psychiatrist claims Roscommon murder accused showed purposeful actions on night of shooting
Professor Kennedy stated that Silver had an intact recollection of the events, was able to perceive his surroundings and understand the nature and quality of his actions.
Nov 4, 2022 08:53
Jury in Castlerea murder trial hears accused was warned to keep taking medication
Professor Henry Kennedy told the court that despite warnings from consultants, the accused ceased taking his medication almost immediately following serveral instances of treatment
Nov 3, 2022 17:45
Castlerea murder accused suffered from mental disorder when he shot Garda says Psychiatrist
Doctor Brenda Wright has been giving evidence for the Defense over the last three days at the Central Criminal Court.
Nov 2, 2022 18:00
Castlerea murder trial continues hearing evidence on defendants behaviour
The trial of Stephen Silver continues at the Central Criminal Court today
Nov 2, 2022 09:39
Colm Horkan murder trial hears further evidence from psychiatrist who assessed accused
Doctor Brenda Wright of the Central Mental Hospital interviewed the 46-year-old over the course of several weeks.
Nov 1, 2022 17:40
Castlerea murder trial hears evidence from forensic psychiatrist
Evidence in the trial continues this afternoon at the central criminal court in Dublin.
Oct 28, 2022 13:54
Accused in Castlerea murder denies trying to control interviews when in custody
The trial continues today in the Central Criminal Court.
Oct 28, 2022 08:48
'Apologise for the hurt caused' - Murder accused addresses Horkan family at trial
Stephen Silver has been giving evidence again today in court.
Oct 27, 2022 13:08
Stephen Silver to continue giving evidence at his murder trial today
The 46-year-old took the stand yesterday in week four of his trial.
Oct 27, 2022 09:19Shannonside Newsletter
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